036: Creating Confident and Competent Writers

Writing opportunities present themselves in the elementary classroom in a variety of ways. Some students are naturally inclined writers, and others might lack the confidence to write.In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Madeline Walk, Elementary Content Editor at Trillium Montessori. We’re discussing how writing fits into all aspects of the Montessori classroom, how to help students find confidence and creativity in writing, as well as common roadblocks students face when it comes to writing, and how to observe and assess, provide feedback, and help them overcome any barriers to writing.What’s in this episode:Common mistakes students make in their writing, and ways to help them overcome those mistakesFinding neutral moments to teach a mini-lesson and then allow students to see where they can apply the lesson in their own workHow to help students develop creativity and imagination in their writingLooking at writing from the perspective of cosmic educationThe importance of observing your students and their writingHow to assess student writing and provide helpful feedbackFor full show notes, resources, links and to download the transcript, visit:https://www.trilliummontessori.org/Resources Mentioned in This Episode:https://trilliummontessori.org/building-strong-writersConnect With UsVisit our websiteFollow us on InstagramConnect with us on FacebookThe Montessori Classroom Bootcamps will be open for enrollment July 21-29. Classes begin August 1.Elementary Classroom Planning Bootcamp for 6-12 with Letty RisingClassroom Setup Bootcamp for 3-6 with Seemi Abdullah